West Nile cases confirmed in Two Rivers District

Kearney, NE — – Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) reports that the first human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in the TRPHD district (Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney and Phelps Counties). TRPHD recommends taking precautions against mosquito bites.

West Nile Virus is spread to people after they are bitten by a mosquito that has the virus. It is important to reduce your chance of being bitten by mosquitoes.

 Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon

The Mission of Two Rivers Public Health Department is to assess and monitor the health status of the district and facilitate the linking of resources to assure health promotion, prevention, and protection for the people within Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, and Phelps Counties.